Guesthouse Offers Guests Biblical Views, Western Charm

With its amazing contrasts, the Vered
HaGalil guesthouse offers breathtaking views of Israel's vast
biblical sites while at the same time providing the tranquility of a
country farm and the atmosphere of an American Western ranch replete
with log cabins and horses.

In the region where Jesus spent the
bulk of his ministry, the quaint and popular guesthouse is a great
launching point for exploration of the Galilee. The guesthouse and
horse ranch are styled with private, log-cabin accommodations and
farm buildings.

Horseback riding is one of the main
features of the ranch. A new pool on the premises provides an escape
from the searing heat of the Golan Heights.

Groups are welcome to pick fruit from
the orchards on the property and can volunteer their time in various
capacities needed at the farm.

Owner Yehuda Avri speaks to groups who
stay at the ranch.The Chicago native built the farm in 1961 with his
wife Yonah, who was born in Israel. Following in the footsteps of
Israel's pioneers, Yehuda developed the land from scratch and
combined his love of agriculture, horses, people and food.

The location is a perfect starting
point for a visit of the Galilean sites, many of which center on the
life of Jesus. The tranquil country atmosphere at the guesthouse
allows visitors to recharge and be refreshed as they explore the
sites.

The Arbel Nature Reserve and Banias, good
hiking sites with biblical context are 20 minutes away in different
directions. The city of Nazareth, where Jesus grew up,
is a 45-minute drive from Vered HaGalil.

Nestled between the Golan Heights and
the Galilee with sweeping views of the lake, the farm offers
horseback riding, spa services, restaurants and other activities in
addition to rustic, country-style accommodations. Spanning 120
dunams, the guesthouse is comprised of 31 basalt stone and log
cabins, orchards, riding trails and other amenities.

One of the country's finest steakhouses
is located on the premises. There is also a spa with massage
treatments, a sauna and jacuzzi. Jeep trips to explore the back
trails of Galilee and Golan are offered as is, of course, horseback
riding – a staple of the guesthouse.